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Anti-Glare Glasses: Benefits, Costs, Best Brands and More

Anti-glare eyeglasses work by filtering out excess light before it gets to the eyes of the glasses-wearer. An anti-reflective coating is applied to the lenses. The coating makes the lenses more prone to nicks and scratches, necessitating special handling and care. Costs run from $20 to $100, depending on manufacturer and the type of anti-reflective […]

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How to Clean Glasses Properly

Your eyeglasses are subjected to a range of elements every day. Because of that, it is important to clean them regularly. Cleaning your glasses helps prevent permanent lens damage, improves visibility and reduces eyestrain. There are right ways and wrong ways to clean your glasses. Here is step-by-step guide on how to clean them and […]

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Ultraviolet (UV) Protection: What to Know and How to Choose

Protection from ultraviolet (UV) rays is considered a basic health care strategy for the eyes. UV rays are a type of radiation emitted by the sun, and chronic exposure to these rays endangers your vision and the health of your eyes. Extensive research links UV exposure to eye-related complications like cataracts, retinal tissue damage, corneal […]

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Smart Glasses

Smart glasses are wearable devices (head-mounted displays HMDs) that add useful functionalities and information alongside what the wearer would normally gather from the real world. As times change, the way we interact with technology also changes. From rotary dial telephones to the era of smart watches and now smart glasses, there has been tremendous progress […]

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Colorblind Glasses: Everything You Need to Know

Colorblind glasses offer a way for those with color blindness to see the world around them more vividly. It used to be that if an eye care professional told you that you had color blindness, there wasn’t much you could do. Most likely, you would have been told that color blindness was a genetic condition […]

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Best Glasses for Gaming: Why You Want Them

If you want to continue gaming for years to come, gaming glasses may be a good investment. They help to protect your eyes from the effects of blue light and reduce eye fatigue. What Type of Glasses Are Best for Gaming? When looking for the best gaming glasses, consider these factors: The quality of blue […]

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No, Glasses Will Not Make Your Eyesight Worse

No, wearing glasses will not worsen your eyesight.  Your eyesight prescription depends on your eyeball and corneal shape. And seeing through glasses won’t change that anatomy.  Do Glasses Make Your Vision Worse? Your eyeglasses are not weakening your vision. This is a common misconception since vision tends to deteriorate with age.  Glasses can correct presbyopia, […]

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Polarized vs. Non-Polarized Sunglasses: The Difference and How to Choose

Polarized sunglasses work well to protect eyes from bright light and reduce glare, thereby making it easier to see. Polarized glasses are suitable for outdoor activities like fishing, diving, or skiing. Non-polarized glasses are standard sunglasses with a tint that improves visibility. What Are Polarized Sunglasses? Polarized sunglasses reduce glare and lessen reflections to your eyes. […]

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Blue Light Glasses: What They Do, Why You Need Them & Where to Buy

Blue light glasses are designed to filter blue light from the sun, computers, and mobile devices from entering your eyes. A 2018 study published in International Journal of Ophthalmology shows that blue light can pass through your cornea and lens to the retina, exposing you to eye problems like cataracts, dry eyes, and age-related macular […]

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Complete Guide to Eyeglasses

Eyeglasses come in a wide range of sizes, shapes, and materials, serving both functional and fashionable purposes. With so many different types of frames and lenses available, picking a new pair of eyeglasses can feel overwhelming. In this complete guide to eyeglasses, we lay out the options for you.  Prescription Eyeglasses Most people get eyeglasses to […]

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